The days of the Supergroup may be long past… but surely The Guilty Men would qualify for that description! The band is made up of five of the finest musicians from the Northwest of England. Between them, they have played over 10,000 gigs on planet Earth, recorded thousands of songs and made countless radio and […]
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Petunia
Petunia is more than just an entertainer, he’s a modern musical enigma. Imagine Hank Williams on acid, if David Lynch and Nick Cave had a hillbilly baby that yodelled, or Tom Waits met Elvis Presley at Woody Guthrie’s hobo junction. These are just a few ways of describing the man known simply as Petunia. He’s […]
Albion Christmas Band
The Albion Christmas Band returns this December for its 27th year of touring, continuing a cherished festive tradition that marks the true beginning of Christmas for audiences across the UK. Described by The Guardian as “the perfect antidote to the corporate Christmas”, the show blends seasonal songs, carols, storytelling and stellar musicianship into an evening filled with warmth, […]
Simon Evans – Staring at the Sun
Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back… With growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and a pretty glitchy, off-brand simulation at that – and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated cumulonimbus on the horizon, BBC Radio 4 stalwart and veteran of a quarter century of […]
Two Pianos
David Barton & Al Kilvo – The Two Pianos Rock ’n’ Roll Experience David Barton and Al Kilvo deliver a high-energy unplugged rock ’n’ roll show built around the raw power of two pianos and a percussionist. Stripping things back to the heart of the music, the duo recreate the driving rhythms and electrifying spirit that […]
The Silver Circle Band
Known locally for their high-energy rock/pop/indie shows, Barton’s own The Silver Circle Band will present a special one-off acoustic performance exclusively at Ropery Hall. In a more intimate setting, the band will be exploring soaring harmonies and rich, layered arrangements, reimagining songs by Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel and other much-loved classics. […]
Hauntings
Performed by GERARD LOGAN, (Olivier Nominee & Winner of The Stage Newspaper’s ‘Best Solo Performer of the 2011 Edinburgh Festival’)Directed by GARETH ARMSTRONGMusic by SIMON SLATERHauntings is a spellbinding evening of three tales of the supernatural from two of the world’s greatest writers of ghost stories, E.F. Benson and M.R. James.From E.F. BENSON comes:‘Naboth’s Vineyard’ […]
Marie Lloyd Stole My Life
“The boy I love Is up in the gallery” and I can’t even get a seat in the crowd… Drag King, Divorcee and Drama Queen, Nelly Power was a force to be reckoned with. Arguably the first true drag king she lived a financially independent and scandalous life that was way more dramatic offstage than […]
Alice Armstrong
Introducing ALICE ARMSTRONG – EUROPEAN BLUES ARTIST 2025 + UKBF CONTEMPORARY ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2025 Alice Armstrong is an independent, multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and entertainer from the UK, whose music creates a world of magic, humour and depth. Reshaping nostalgic rhythm & blues grooves through a contemporary lens, Armstrong delivers heart-breaking ballads and toe-tapping ear-worms […]
Eabhal
Eabhal have made a significant impact on the Scottish music scene with their vibrant and energetic folk music. The band’s distinctive West Coast sound and dedication to their craft have earned them a prestigious Folk Band of the Year nomination in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2022 amongst multiple other awards and nominations […]
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